Nokia C32 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A

43 out 100
Nokia C32
VS
36 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Compared 2 smartphones : Nokia C32 Manufactured in February, 2023, with display 6.5 with chipsetUnisoc SC9863A1, vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A, Manufactured in August, 2020 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G25. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Nokia C32
  • Higher pixel density: 270ppi
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.2 vs 5
  • Includes charger
  • Fingerprint scanner
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 9A
  • Larger display: 6.53in
  • Lighter design: 194g vs 199.4g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 3/64 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB
- 2/32 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Nokia C32 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
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Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 6.5 in 6.53 in
Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 270 ppi 269 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 450 nits 400 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 81.7 % 81.1 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Nokia C32
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
434 nits
sRGB gamutn/a92.9 %
Response timen/a40 ms
Contrastn/a1318:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 164.6 mm (6.48 in) 164.9 mm (6.49 in)
Width 75.9 mm (2.99 in) 77 mm (3.03 in)
Thickness 8.55 mm (0.34 in) 9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 199.4 g (7.03 oz) 194 g (6.84 oz)
Water resistance IP52 No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Green
- Pink
- Gray
- Blue
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button No
Screen-to-body ratio
Nokia C32
81.7 %
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
81.1 %

Performance

Testing Nokia C32 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Unisoc SC9863A1 MediaTek Helio G25
Max Frequency 1600 MHz 2000 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.2 (Cortex-A55)
- 4/1.6 (Cortex-A55)
- 4/1.5 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2 (Cortex-A53)
Process n/a TSMC
Transistor Size 28 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor No No
Graphics PowerVR GE8322 PowerVR GE8320
GPU Cores 64 32
GPU Frequency 550 MHz 650 MHz
FLOPS 70.4 GFLOPS 41.8 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Nokia C32
205
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
472
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Nokia C32
846
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
1524
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)205472
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)8461524
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Nokia C32
162436
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
125125
CPU5744950728
GPU1257716844
Memory4553828611
UX4687228942
NanoReview Score162436125125

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 2 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1800 MHz 1600 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 64 GB
- 128 GB
- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 13 Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 11)
OS Size n/a 11 GB
UI Skin n/a MIUI 12.5 Enhanced

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 10 W 10 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging No No
Full Charge Time 2:10 h 2:55 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Nokia C32
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
24:07
Web Browsingn/a10:08 h
Video Playbackn/a13:37 h
Gamesn/a05:37 h
Standby Moden/a118 h

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution n/a 4128x3096 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion No No
Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Standard: 13 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix50 MP13 MP
Aperturen/af/2.2
Focal lengthn/a28 mm
Pixel sizen/a1 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 5 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 2560x1960 pixels
Aperture f/2.0 f/2.2
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Pixel size n/a 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization No Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Wi-Fi features - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.2 5
Bluetooth features LE LE, HID, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C Micro USB
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM B2/3/5/8
3G BandsWCDMA 1, 5, 8WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)
LTE category44
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Nokia C32
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
76.5 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced February, 2023 yr June, 2020 yr
Release Date February, 2023 yr August, 2020 yr
Launch Price ($) 149 100
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Fingerprint sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
Charger Included Yes 10 W n/a
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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